Diet and Exercise
How much water should you drink a day?
4 - 8 cups a day
Taking even just one of these can greatly reduce anxiety in the moment. (Hint: in through your nose and out through your mouth)
What is a deep breath?
You wear this so you don't slip. (Hint: some people have multiple pairs)
Grippy socks or shoes
This physical activity reduces depression. (Hint: general name for things like walking, biking, swimming, going to the gym, etc.)
What is exercise?
You do this twice a day to ensure oral health
Brush and floss your teeth
This is a "feel good" vitamin to increase your mood. (Hint: it rises every morning)
The Sun! #VitaminD
Doing this for only 1 to 5 minutes a day reduces anxiety, improves brain function, and has an overall positive impact on your health. (Hint: prayer can be a form of this)
What is meditation?
You turn this on so you can see. (Hint: we do this at 5:00 AM when getting up)
Lights
What is healthy?
Call these numbers if you are struggling with thoughts of hurting yourself or need someone to talk to:
911
211 (Life Line)
800-273-8255 (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
What are Helplines?
Where can you get the most potassium in your diet? (Hint: it's green...)
4 - 7 cups of leafy greens (like spinach, romaine, broccoli, etc...)
Having one of these can reduce anxiety. (Hint: they usually have four paws)
What is a pet?
You hold one of these when you are unsteady. (Hint: make sure these are secure and installed properly)
Grab bars
Having a consistent one of these is a great depression buster! (Hint: another word for schedule)
What is a routine? Or structured day?
You should do this yearly to ensure your health? (Hint: you see him/her growing up as a kid too!)
Get a physical/see your medical doctor
How long should you do this a day to improve your mood and wellbeing? (Hint: you did this by the age of 2)
Walk for 20 - 30 minutes day
While most people do not like this, it is a natural thing to experience, and in some cases is even good to have! It can save your life!!! (Hint: the name of the category)
What is anxiety?
You go to these people to restore strength and mobility after an injury or surgery. (Hint: you need a referral from your doctor)
Physical therapist
Keeping one of these is a great way to monitor depression and its symptoms. (Hint: involves writing down your mood, thoughts, and how this is impacting your level of functioning)
What is a mood journal or tracker?
Having one of these to talk to is a great way to improve your mental health! (Hint: not just a close friend or relative)
What is a therapist?
If you do this, it tones your muscles and strengthens your bones. (Hint: Women sometimes do this daily)
Lift weights
This is a free and easy to access resource with yoga, guided meditations, and calming music to reduce anxiety. (Hint: you have probably watched videos on it)
What is YouTube?
Check the batteries in these twice a year (Hint: it will remind you with a high pitched noise if you forget!)
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Keeping one of these is a great way to reduce depression. (Hint: involves writing or drawing about things you are grateful for)
What is a gratitude journal?
Take this as directed (Hint: and do not share or borrow!!)
Your doctor prescribed medications